Introduction The term “biometrics” is derived from the Greek words “bio” (life) and “metrics” (to measure). Automated biometric systems have…
Explaining Biometrics
Read comprehensive descriptions and explanations of the latest biometric technology solutions including a glossary of biometric terms and definitions.
Determining the best biometric reader for an application
This guest post was contributed by Anixter. Biometric physical access control is the most secure means for allowing access due…
The importance of two-factor authentication
This is a guest post by Yutaka Deguchi, general manager of mofiria Corporation. In recent years, the use of “two-factor…
Explainer: Keystroke recognition
Keystroke recognition has been defined by both industry and academics as the process of measuring and assessing a typing rhythm…
A primer on voice biometrics
This is a guest post by Steve Hoffman, CEO of SayPay Technologies, Inc. Overview Speech recognition services like Apple’s Siri…
Explainer: Multi-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication is a method of multi-faceted access control which a user can pass by successfully presenting authentication factors from…
What are biometrics?
Biometrics Research Group, Inc. defines biometrics as measurable physical and behavioral characteristics that enable the establishment and verification of an…
Explainer: Facial Recognition
Biometrics Research Group, Inc. defines facial recognition as technology that measures distances between specific parts of a person’s face as…
Explainer: Signature Recognition
Biometrics Research Group, Inc. defines signature recognition as a behavioural biometric that identifies an individual on the basis of their…
Explainer: Fingerprint Matching
Biometrics Research Group, Inc. defines fingerprint identification as an automated method of verifying a match between two human fingerprints. Over…
